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This licence applies to the plants and animals listed in annex II(b) and IV of the EC Habitats Directive. It allows museums, research or educational establishments to possess and transport dead specimens of these species for the purposes of science or education. The specific organisations it covers are set out in annex A and B of the licence.

Register to use this licence

To register for this licence, you must notify Natural England in writing within one month of first possessing a specimen of one of the relevant species. Write to or email:

Wildlife Licensing (science, education and conservation)

How to report your actions

You must keep a register of any specimens or derivatives that you possess in relation to this licence. This information must be updated annually and be made available for inspection at any time by Natural England. Full details are provided in annex C of the licence.

Published:

6 October 2014

Updated:

1 January 2016

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1 January 2016 12:00am

Replaced licence with new version issued on 1 January 2016.

16 April 2015 12:29pm

Added revised version of licence. List of those who can use the licence has been updated.

1 January 2015 12:00am

Updated class licence. New version valid 1 January to 31 December 2015.